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January 8, 2009 by Ilona Erwin


Hope you readers like this humorous look at poisonous plants. Amy Stewart, I love you! Cute, funny, and informative all at the same time. As pretty as monkshood is, I denied it a place in my garden for just that reason, “better safe than sorry”.
Tags:Amy Stewart, poisonous plants

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Filed Under: An Armchair Gardener, Interesting Facts for Gardeners

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  1. Kylee says

    January 9, 2009 at 5:37 am

    That is so well done!!! Right down to the last detail. Love it!

  2. linda says

    January 9, 2009 at 6:07 am

    This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.

  3. Bren says

    January 9, 2009 at 3:58 pm

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this… thanks for sharing this on your blog.
    Happy Friday from my Winter Wonderland Garden

  4. Ilona says

    January 9, 2009 at 5:28 pm

    Yes, I think we want more of Amy Stewart’s video to spice up our gardening ๐Ÿ™‚

    Well, Linda, what you have said is like an infusion of Fish Emulsion to my Garden Blog.
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    Today’s comments just leave me smiling all over the place

  5. Ilona says

    January 9, 2009 at 6:23 pm

    but linda was a subterfuge spammer…too bad

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